"Kelly Jean" Kolentus

September 2020

“I’m Kelly Jean, well that’s my official name! My pawrents call me Lil Bob, KJ, and Deek at times. I have no idea why I have so many nicknames! I am an English Labrador and my mom always tells me “you’re the lab of my life”. I came to live with my pawrents in January of 2010, when I was 4 months old. They brought me home to keep my big sister “Georgia” (also an English Lab) company. I will celebrate my 11th birthday this month! My favorite things are empty water bottles, toilet paper holders, slow walks (I prefer to hold my own leash!), and of course my treats. My favorite song is “You are my sunshine” which my pawrents sing to us daily.
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I participated in both obedience classes offered at TLC. My teacher seemed to use me a lot to show the other pups how it’s done. I hate to brag, but my teacher said I would have made a great service dog because I was so alert and obedient. Maybe that’s why I wake my pawrents up at 5am every day!

I have been a patient with TLC my whole life. Dr. Logue performed an ACL repair on my lift hind leg and helped me with a TPLO (like an ACL) on my right. My dad takes me to TLC regularly for laser treatments and monthly injections. He even buys us special food to help with our joints. At first, I would get nervous and shake when we would visit, but now I love to see all the nice people at TLC. My pawrents and TLC are doing everything they can to keep me and my sister Georgia with them as long possible.”
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Translated by Kelly Jean’s pawrents – Randy & Carrie Kolentus